Arch Linux Alternatives

Arch Linux is described as 'Independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking' and is a leading Linux Distro in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Arch Linux for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, BSD and Mac apps. The best Arch Linux alternative is Manjaro Linux, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arch Linux are Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora.

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  1. Redox icon
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    Redox is a Unix-like Operating System written in Rust, aiming to bring the innovations of Rust to a modern microkernel and full set of applications.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  2. Nitrux OS icon
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    Debian-based Linux OS emphasizing beauty and efficiency. Uses KDE Plasma 5, AppImages, and OpenRC instead of systemd. Integrated with Maui Apps and Liquorix kernel for high responsiveness. Includes Firefox, NX Software Center, comprehensive app suite, and hardware probing.

    164 Nitrux OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Nitrux OS is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  3. Trisquel icon
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    Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU + Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

    176 Trisquel alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Trisquel is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Trisquel is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  4. BunsenLabs icon
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    BunsenLabs Linux is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The current release is Helium, built on top of Debian (stable). The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux.

    128 BunsenLabs alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Linux
     
  5. Linux Lite icon
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    Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS and featuring the Xfce desktop.

    194 Linux Lite alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Linux Lite as an Alternative to Arch Linux
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    You need to switch between LTS versions in order to have lastest packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • Linux Lite is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  6. CRUX Linux icon
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    CRUX is a lightweight GNU/Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced users. The primary focus of this distribution is keep it simple, which is reflected in a straightforward tar.

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    • Free
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    • Linux
     
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    Arch was originally inspired by CRUX. The latter still adheres to its ideas of minimalism and modularity, which is (arguably) increasingly not true for Arch.

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    CRUX Linux is quite slow in updating even the most important packages. Not good for my usage. Might be good for you...

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    • CRUX Linux is Free and Open SourceArch Linux is also Free and Open Source
  7. Ubuntu Unity icon
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    Bringing the best of Ubuntu and Unity together, Ubuntu Unity is a beautiful, slick and lightweight Ubuntu flavour. With its beautiful design, efficient and elegant workflow, and features like the heads-up display (HUD), the Global Menu, powerful search and a high level of...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  8. AnduinOS icon
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    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to facilitate developers transitioning from Windows to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows.

    54 AnduinOS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  9. Arch Anywhere icon
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    The Arch Anywhere ISO contains an automated install script giving you the ability to install a fully custom Arch Linux system in minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  10. Pentoo icon
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    Pentoo is a security-focused livecd based on Gentoo. It's basically a Gentoo install with lots of customized tools, a customized kernel, and much more.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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